Care Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

Licensure

Licensure is not required.

Experience

One year work experience providing at least twelve months of related case management/care coordination service to either the adult or child population. Must be able to assist clients struggling with multiple stressors. Understanding of the special problems and treatment of consumers with mental illness. Understanding of community resources and social support development is required.

Additional requirements

Completion of AHCA approved targeted case management training within 3 months of hire.

Must be certified through the Florida Certification Board (FCB) within 6 months of hire.

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions

Services are provided on-site in the office. Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability and must be available to work up to two evenings a week up to 6:30pm EST.

Computer Literate

Job Duties

• Meets with the clients to accurately and rapidly assess and document the client’s symptoms, diagnosis, and interventions, and assures that all program criteria are met for opening the case.
• Completes all documentation to open and close the client in Care Coordination Program.
• Maintains a Continuity of Care in accordance with Florida Statues and Florida Administrative Codes, 65E-15, Case Management Regional Operating Policy and Florida Medicaid Manual.
• Within 30-days links the client with necessary resources to assist with the client’s needs and follows up as applicable to complete the service.